Meet the Team

Take a closer look at Scotwork’s consultants. Each of them has years of real-world negotiation under their belts. They enjoy the rough and tumble of deal-making and helping others become high-achieving negotiators.

Suzanne Reijn (NL)

Scotwork Benelux

Suzanne is a trainer and coach with over 30 years' experience in corporate finance, negotiation, presentation skills and personal development.

After studying business administration at the University of Amsterdam, she joined Deloitte in 1991 as a corporate finance consultant, becoming an equity partner in 1999. In 2002, Suzanne was appointed Managing Partner of the Deloitte Human Capital Group, where she worked until 2006.

In 2006, Suzanne set up her own training company, LaVi Communicatie, focusing on presentation skills and management development.

Since 2008, Suzanne has been Managing Partner of Scotwork Benelux, where she works for a very diverse portfolio of national and international clients in the FMCG, Financial Services and Healthcare sectors, for clients such as Ahold, Beijersdorf, Metro, Deloitte and a number of large hospitals, e.g. Erasmus MC.

Outside of negotiations, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her family, friends, horses and dogs.

John Hutson (US/FR)

Scotwork France

John Hutson is a bi-cultural American with 35+ years of experience in France. As a valued member of the Scotwork Team for over 18 years, he leverages a dual background in operations and administration to deliver unique perspectives and innovative solutions for clients. With a strong track record, John excels in developing and implementing negotiation strategies that yield proven returns on investment.

Throughout his career, John has thrived in high-pressure environments, achieving remarkable goals. Notably, he played a key role in recruiting 15,000 employees as part of the opening team at Disneyland Paris Resort. Additionally, as District Manager of The Disney Store-Champs Elysées, he successfully led a team of 115+ individuals and drove its position as the most profitable store within The Disney Store chain worldwide.

As HR Director for Lowe Paris, an advertising agency, John provided invaluable guidance during a critical downsizing period. He ensured the agency achieved its economic goals while maintaining excellence in hiring, integration, training, and talent retention.

In addition to his professional pursuits, John has a passion for playing guitar and exploring new countries.